Name
08. Change Management at Scale: Top COO Projects and Priorities for Next Year
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Sharla Baenen, MSN, RN, FABC, Chief Operating Officer, Bellin Region , Emplify Health
Scott Lorin, MD, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer , Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Rod Neill, Chief Operating Officer , Bon Secours Mercy Health Medical Group
Jason Zepeda, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Northridge Hospital Medical Center , CommonSpirit Health
Melissa Golombek, RN, DNP, MHCM, NE-BC, CPN, Executive Vice President and President , Tampa General Hospital
Scott Lorin, MD, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer , Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Rod Neill, Chief Operating Officer , Bon Secours Mercy Health Medical Group
Jason Zepeda, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Northridge Hospital Medical Center , CommonSpirit Health
Melissa Golombek, RN, DNP, MHCM, NE-BC, CPN, Executive Vice President and President , Tampa General Hospital
Description
As organizations pursue large-scale transformation, effective change management has become a core COO responsibility. This panel explores top projects and priorities COOs are tackling next year, from operational redesign to technology adoption. Leaders share lessons on scaling change, aligning teams, maintaining momentum, and delivering results across complex healthcare enterprises.
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel